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Medite by Sierra Pine

General Description

Medite brand MDF by Sierra Pine.

Medite® is the foundation of the SierraPine MDF product line and offers a smooth hard surface, exceptional machining, plus clean, sharp edges for cutting and drilling applications. Medite® is a competitive workhorse representing uniformity in MDF and highly suitable for precision part manufacturing.

Environmental Description

SierraPine continues our long-term commitment to the responsible use of renewable resources. Among the first in the industry to receive certification at all of our manufacturing facilities SierraPine has been awarded certification by the following independent third-parties for using 100% recovered and recycled wood fiber content in all of our composite wood panel products.

100% recycled wood fiber
LEED® credit support: MR 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Third party certification - SCS, EPP
Manufactured with pride in Medford,OR
USGBC LEED Potential Credits = 4
LCA ''Life Cycle Assessment'' available LCA ''Life Cycle Assessment'' available?
NAUF? No Added Urea-Formald.   Formaldehyde-Free Adhesive? No Added Formald.
Recycled? Recycled     88% Pre-Consumer    
Manufactured at:   OR 97501
SCS? SCS / 3rd party document available
FSC? FSC document available   SFI? SFI document available
California Air Resources Board Compliant:   meets CARB1? meets CARB1    meets CARB2? meets CARB2
Industry Certifications: EPP Certification? EPP Certification   KCMA Certification? KCMA Certification   SWAQMD VOC 1168? SWAQMD VOC 1168

Finished Product Options

Medite is not suitable for use in external or structural applications or in areas where moisture is a concern.

McKillicanEcoProducts
For products with Core Certified Attributes:

MELAMINE
For Melamine panels: McKillicanEco TFMelamine

GREEN: McKillican EcoTFMelamine

GREENER: No Added Urea-Formaldehyde or No Added Formaldehyde Options in McKillican EcoPureTFMelamine

GREENEST: FSC + No Added Urea-Formaldehyde or No Added Formaldehyde Options in McKillican FSC EcoPureTFMelamine

HARDWOOD VENEER PANELS
McKillican Eco Hardwood Veneer Panel Program

GREEN: McKillicanEco Hardwood Veneer Panel on Certified Cores

GREENER: No Added Urea-Formaldehyde or No Added Formaldehyde Options in McKillicanEcoPure Hardwood Veneer Panel on Certified Cores

GREENEST: FSC + No Added Urea-Formaldehyde or No Added Formaldehyde Options in McKillican FSC EcoPure Hardwood Veneer Panel on Certified Cores

Ideal Applications

Medite MDF, known for its strength and machinability is the better choice for fabrication and precision part applications.
• Furniture
• Cabinets
• Stereo Speakers
• Door parts
• Store fixtures
• Raised panel construction
• Toys, musical instruments

Physical Properties

Complete tech data provided below.
5/16" to 1 1/4" thickness
Density lb/ft: 48
Internal Bond lb/in: 115
Modulus of Rupture lb/in: 5,200
Modulus of Elasticity lb/in: 520,000
Hardness – Pounds, Janka modified: 1,150
Screw Holding Lbs required to pull a 1" no. 10 metal screw
Face: 325
Edge: 250
Thickness Tolerance in ± 0.005

Thickness/Sizes/Other

Available in standard thickness and sizes for woodworking.

Mill Capabilities
Thickness: 5⁄16" - 11⁄4"
Panel Sizes: 4' x 8', 4' x 10', 5' x 8', 5' x 10'
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Professional Resources Available for this Product

MSDS Sheet: SP_MSDS-Medford-Medite-MDF-100207.pdf
Medite MSDS

Vendor Product Certifications: SP_EPP_Medford(1).pdf
EPP Certificate

Vendor Sales Sheet: SP_Sales_Medite-and-Medite-3D-Specsheet-0705.pdf
Medite Sales Brochure